Surf Guiding Services
Explore Northern Nicaragua With Local Knowledge
At Sunrise Surf School Nicaragua, our surf guiding experiences help you find the best waves for your level while exploring the coastline with someone who truly knows the area.
Our head coach and local guides grew up surfing these beaches in Asseradores. With deep knowledge of the tides, winds, and breaks in the region, they'll help you make the most of your surf sessions while discovering some of Northern Nicaragua’s most incredible waves.
What Is Surf Guiding?
Surf guiding is different from a traditional surf lesson.
Instead of focusing mainly on technique, guiding is about helping you:
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Find the best surf spots for your ability
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Choose the best waves based on tides, wind, and swell
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Explore different breaks in the region with tips and safety briefings from a local expert
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Feel more confident navigating new lineups
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Have a local friend in the lineup supporting you and calling you into great waves
It’s ideal for surfers who already have surf experience and want local knowledge to help them surf better waves during their trip.
Who is Surf Guiding for?
Surf guiding is perfect for:
1. Intermediate Surfers looking to improve while surfing different waves in the region.
2. Advanced Surfers wanting to score the best conditions with local insight.
3. Traveling Surfers visiting Northern Nicaragua who want help navigating the coastline and surf spots.
Whats Included?
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Local surf spot selection based on daily conditions
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Transportation to nearby breaks
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In-water guidance and positioning tips
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Help reading waves, tides, and conditions
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Optional video recording of your session
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Optional photo packages
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Optional video analysis after the session
Guiding sessions can also be combined with surf lessons or surf skate training for surfers looking to continue improving.
Northern Nicaragua offers a wide range of surf conditions. Depending on the swell and season, we can guide you to waves such as:
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Fun rolling waves for progression
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Faster beach breaks
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Point breaks
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Barrel waves
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More remote surf spots and boat-access breaks
Our goal is to match you with the right wave at the right time so you can enjoy every session.
Explore a Variety of Waves
Guiding Sessions and Packages
Our surf guiding sessions are designed to help you make the most of the conditions during your stay.
Shorter sessions are ideal if you want to go for a quick surf at the best local breaks. Longer sessions allow more flexibility to adjust to tides, winds, and swell, and may include visiting multiple surf spots depending on conditions. Please note that in a 2 hour session, we will not be available to leave the local area.
Multi-day packages are perfect for surfers staying longer, as they allow us to explore a wider variety of breaks and ensure you are always surfing the best waves available each day.
2 Hour Packages
Cost for 1 Client (Private)
Cost for 2-4 clients (per client)
Single Session
3 Day Package
5 Day Package
7 Day Package
$50 USD
$145 USD ($48/Session)
$230 USD ($46/Session)
$310 USD ($44/Session)
$40 USD
$115 USD ($38/Session)
$180 USD ($36/Session)
$240 USD ($34/Session)
Half Day (3-4 hours)
Cost for 1 Client (Private)
Cost for 2-4 clients (per client)
Single Session
3 Day Package
5 Day Package
7 Day Package
$65 USD
$190 USD ($63/Session)
$305 USD ($61/Session)
$415 USD ($59/Session)
$55 USD
$160 USD ($53/Session)
$255 USD ($51/Session)
$345 USD ($49/Session)
Full day (5-6 hours)
Cost for 1 Client (Private)
Cost for 2-4 clients (per client)
Single Session
3 Day Package
5 Day Package
7 Day Package
$95 USD
$280 USD ($93/Session)
$455 USD ($91/Session)
$625 USD ($89/Session)
$85 USD
$250 USD ($83/Session)
$405 USD ($81/Session)
$553 USD ($79/Session)
Available Add-ons:
Enhance your surf experience with optional extras designed to help you improve faster and capture your best moments in the water.
Packages for multiple add-ons and/or for multiple days available upon request.
🎥 Video Recording — starting at $60 USD
Get your surf session filmed so you can review your waves and track your progress. Receive a digital copy of each of your videos to take home with you.
💻 Video Analysis (video recording included)— $85 USD
Sit down with your instructor after your session and break down your technique with personalized feedback. Receive a digital copy of each of your videos to take home with you.
📸 Photo Package — Starting at $60 USD
Professional-style surf photos to capture your best waves and memories.
🛹 Surf Skate Training — $60 USD
Improve your technique on land with surf skate drills that translate directly into your surfing.
🚐 Extended Surf Trips — Prices vary depending on location & participants involved
Explore more distant surf spots or take a full surf day adventure depending on conditions.
🚤 Boat Surf Trip —Prices vary depending on location & participants involved
Explore more remote and less crowded surf spots by boat.
A unique experience to discover different waves and enjoy a full surf adventure along the coast.
🚤 Wake Surf Boat Trip —Prices vary depending on number of participants involved
Spend the afternoon wake surfing behind the boat, then finish the experience by watching the sunset with a breathtaking view of San Cristóbal Volcano.